NEW DELHI: BJP MLA Gajender Yadav compared Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia to Ravana and Kumbhkaran during his speech in the Delhi Assembly on February 28, 2025. He claimed that their political downfall mirrored the end of Ravana and Kumbhkaran in the Ramayana, describing the Delhi elections of 2025 as their “political vadh.”
Yadav also commented on Atishiโs electoral victory, likening her to Surpanakha, another character from the Ramayana. “Even Surpanakha survived, and Atishi has come in the form of Surpanakha,” he remarked. Additionally, he referred to AAP MLAs as “Rudali”โa term used for professional mournersโimplying that they were elected only to protest and lament.
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His remarks came after the BJPโs strong performance in the Delhi elections, where the party secured 48 seats, dealing a major setback to AAP.
Gajender Yadav represents the Mehrauli constituency in South Delhi. He secured 48,349 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Mahender Chaudhary of AAP, by a margin of 1,782 votes.
Political Tensions in the Delhi Assembly
On February 28, 2025, the Delhi Assembly convened amid high political tensions. Twenty-one AAP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Atishi, were absent due to prior suspensions for disrupting the Lieutenant Governorโs address. Barred from entering, AAP members protested outside, alleging that barricades were deliberately placed to block them.
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Atishi accused the BJP of undermining democracy and attempting to alter the Constitution. Inside, proceedings continued as the BJP-led government tabled 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports scrutinizing AAPโs previous administration.
CAG Report on Delhiโs Healthcare System
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India released a performance audit highlighting major gaps in Delhiโs healthcare infrastructure from 2016-17 to 2021-22.
Key Findings:
- Staff Shortages: The Health and Family Welfare Department faced a 21% overall staff deficit, with critical shortages among specialists, medical officers, and paramedics.
- Infrastructure Deficiencies: 14 out of 27 hospitals lacked ICUs, 16 had no blood banks, eight were without oxygen supply systems, and 15 did not have mortuaries.
- Surgical Delays: Major hospitals reported months-long waiting periods for surgeries, with several operation theatres unused due to staff shortages.
- Mohalla Clinics: Many lacked essential amenities, medical equipment, and sufficient consultation time for patients.
- Financial Mismanagement: The report pointed to underutilization of funds, delays in project execution, and shortages of essential medicines and equipment.
